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Minimising energy use in buildings by improving building envelope thermal performance is increasingly important in the drive for sustainability and energy efficiency. And the prevention of thermal bridging is critical with structural attachments such as balconies. Ineffectual insulation at the... View Article

What is CaberShieldPlus? CaberShieldPlus is a chipboard flooring panel, available in 18mm or 22mm, with a permanent waterproof, protective layer on the top and bottom of the panel. What are the benefits of using a product like CaberShieldPlus? It has been... View Article

Resiblock have batted away the competition to become the sealer of choice for Waltham Cross, New Town Square. The project sees the transformation of the vehicular turning areas, south of the Eleanor Cross monument, into a high quality, family friendly... View Article

Method have redesigned recycling bins for modern spaces to be visible, consistent and effective. Method’s bins have won numerous awards for their innovative, modern design and ability to increase recycling rates. Organisations are spending more on office design and fitouts,... View Article

Antrim-based architecture aluminium systems company, Metal Technology became an integral factor in development of the newly constructed Cookstown headquarters for engineering firm, CDE Global. Contracted by Felix O’Hare, Metal Technology were chosen to deliver its specialist glazing systems for the... View Article

New collections from CTD Architectural From hotel lobbies and restaurants to residential projects, encaustic and colourful tiles are being increasingly favoured by designers, specifiers and developers. New for 2019, CTD Architectural Tiles has introduced two new ranges to its extensive... View Article

Mapei products have been specified for a structural repair project at the University of Essex in Colchester. The Reinforced Concrete framed podium that provides a link between the university buildings and a roof to the service roads at lower ground... View Article

By Ronnie Turner, Infrastructure Manager at Sika Refurbishment The catastrophic failure of Genoa’s Morandi bridge in August has only served to highlight how ageing bridge structures must have a maintenance regime that can ensure the safety of road users. In... View Article

A complete Schlüter-WETROOM system, along with a number of other Schlüter products, helped in the creation of a sophisticated wetroom at a luxury home in Esher, Surrey. The owner was embarking upon a renovation and extension of his existing home.... View Article

Brimstone poplar, the innovative, British-grown cladding from Vastern Timber was the natural choice for twelve affordable and sustainable homes in Shropshire. The project required a timber cladding product that was British grown, durable and stable, and one with a lifespan... View Article

Hilton Banks moves to cut single use plastics Hilton Banks has launched its best selling HB42 All-in-One Sealant and Adhesive in 400ml Eco-Foils, removing the environmental problem of disposing of the single use plastic cartridge, normally associated with these type... View Article

The versatile and contemporary aesthetics of Forbo Flooring Systems’ portfolio has led to an array of its floor coverings being installed at the UK’s first-ever Halifax flagship branch. The state-of-the-art project, which is unlike any traditional bank, has been awarded... View Article

A quantifiable means of achieving BREEAM(*) points is being pioneered by Hambleside Danelaw, via its Zenon GRP rooflights. Manufactured in the UK, Zenon GRP in-plane rooflights are the first of their kind to attain an independently assessed Environmental Product Declaration... View Article

A listed building in the seaside town of Helensburgh required a complete re-roof in order to accommodate new luxury apartments. Due to strict planning restrictions, CUPA PIZARRAS’ Heavy 3 slate was specified due to its close resemblance to the original... View Article

Cavity Trays of Yeovil is supplying Cavitray Protection Packages containing all the protective elements necessary to keep the building dry. Delivered on a ‘per plot’ basis, packs include reveal caviclosers, cavitrays for window and door openings, bullseye circular cavitrays, threshold... View Article

Located within the established historic campus of Cranleigh School in Surrey, UK, the new van Hasselt Centre was built using a hybrid structure combining steel and wood. Kerto® LVL (laminated veneer lumber) was used in floor and roof elements to... View Article

Soaring summer temperatures mean farms need to build their resilience to the threat of water shortages with a water storage lagoon that captures rainfall for use at drier times of year and allows them to use their full Environment Agency... View Article

When the ACCORD Hospice in Paisley, Scotland, needed to modernise its Inpatient Unit, which offers specialist palliative and end-of-life care for people with complex needs along with support facilities for their families, the uppermost driving factors were infection control, comfort... View Article

Offsite Solutions, the UK’s leading bathroom pod manufacturer, has provided high specification bathrooms for the first vineyard in the UK to open a dedicated hotel. Llanerch Vineyard Hotel is located in the Vale of Glamorgan near Cardiff and offers five-star... View Article